Senior Purchasing Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Purchasing Warehouse Manager

• Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

Assistant Purchasing Manager

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2023

• Responsible for the supervision of the Warehouse Clerks and F&B recycling staff • Responsible for the issuing, receiving, and proper storage of all warehouse products and inventory. • To maintain low product cost, must use bids for current pricing, quality, and quantities. • Maintain par levels of staple inventory and order products according to need during shows. • Review sales orders for product and ordering information. • Prepare purchase orders and get approval for all… Show more • Responsible for the supervision of the Warehouse Clerks and F&B recycling staff • Responsible for the issuing, receiving, and proper storage of all warehouse products and inventory. • To maintain low product cost, must use bids for current pricing, quality, and quantities. • Maintain par levels of staple inventory and order products according to need during shows. • Review sales orders for product and ordering information. • Prepare purchase orders and get approval for all incoming product. • Record all purchases from invoices to material maintenance software, get invoices approved and then deliver to the accounting department. • Constant contact with Chef, Sales Department and Operations regarding purchases for all events. • Inform respective directors as to changes in market conditions, prices, products in season, etc. • Directly responsible for counting and insuring correct cost attribution on all products in warehouse inventory, including pre-show and month-end inventories. • Manage Union and Non-Union employees as applicable in Kitchen, Recycling Areas, and Warehouse. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. • Establish and enforce company and industry sanitation and safety standards.

F&B Purchasing Assistant

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2018

• Responsible for the supervision & training of the receiving and issuing clerks and warehouse employees. • Responsible for the issuing, receiving, proper storage, and control of all F&B products and inventory. • Responsible for creating issue and transfer requisitions for product that leaves kitchen and warehouse, as well as product returns from Operations. • Alerts Purchasing Management of post-event overstock products that need to be returned to vendor. • Responsible for… Show more • Responsible for the supervision & training of the receiving and issuing clerks and warehouse employees. • Responsible for the issuing, receiving, proper storage, and control of all F&B products and inventory. • Responsible for creating issue and transfer requisitions for product that leaves kitchen and warehouse, as well as product returns from Operations. • Alerts Purchasing Management of post-event overstock products that need to be returned to vendor. • Responsible for creating and entering daily, monthly and pre & post-show inventories. Ensures accuracy of inventories. • Record all purchases from invoices into CBORD, reconcile purchase orders to invoices, get invoices coded & approved and then deliver to accounting department daily for the previous day’s work. • Inform purchasing director as to changes in market conditions, prices, products in season, etc. • Inform Purchasing Management of any product shortages, replacements, & returns daily. • Directly responsible for counting and insuring correct cost attribution on all products in F&B monthly inventory, as well as variance explanations. • Enforce company and industry sanitation and safety standards. • Ensure all designated Purchasing areas meet and exceed Serv-Safe standards daily. • Manage, coordinate and communicate activities of the purchasing department with other cross functional departments. • Adhere to the ethical standard of purchasing and ensure that we get the best product, service and price. • Maintain professional rapport with over twenty five vendors • Orchestrate timely deliveries for food, beverage, and equipment. • Create, send, and confirm purchase orders. Resolve any invoice, receipt, and freight discrepancies with suppliers. • Create purchase orders and communicate changes to ensure that we meet our show budget.

F&B Receiving and Issuing Clerk

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2014

• Accounted for all products and materials received at and issued from the kitchen • Received and stored all products according to handling procedures • Checked in and staged items for the following day for the kitchen’s use on a daily basis • Prepared daily and monthly inventories as requested by Purchasing Manager • Secured work areas after every shift • Preserved cleanliness of walk in refrigerators, freezers and all storage spaces • Accounted for all left over product at… Show more • Accounted for all products and materials received at and issued from the kitchen • Received and stored all products according to handling procedures • Checked in and staged items for the following day for the kitchen’s use on a daily basis • Prepared daily and monthly inventories as requested by Purchasing Manager • Secured work areas after every shift • Preserved cleanliness of walk in refrigerators, freezers and all storage spaces • Accounted for all left over product at the end of a show and got ready for donations

Personal assistant/office clerk

• Jul 2009 - Mar 2013

• Prepared client files which include correspondence, billing, estate planning and court documents • Created and maintained client accounting with organizational tables developed in Excel • Drove to Marin County Courts to deliver confidential documents to Probate office • Made occasional calls to other attorneys regarding client matters • Scheduled appointments for attorney Nancy C. Field • Prepared client files which include correspondence, billing, estate planning and court documents • Created and maintained client accounting with organizational tables developed in Excel • Drove to Marin County Courts to deliver confidential documents to Probate office • Made occasional calls to other attorneys regarding client matters • Scheduled appointments for attorney Nancy C. Field

Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2004 - Apr 2006

• Handled potential client calls by providing estimates and scheduling appointments • Prepared accounts payable and managed accounts receivable • Retained and ordered materials and supplies as needed • Invoiced clients per project • Handled potential client calls by providing estimates and scheduling appointments • Prepared accounts payable and managed accounts receivable • Retained and ordered materials and supplies as needed • Invoiced clients per project